Hear me out…then if you agree please share it to support my journey with advocacy & my truths as I know them. #MentalHealthAwareness I've learned along my journey with advocacy for Mental Health & Special needs, that my truth may not be yours but it's my lived experiences that make me an expert in what... Continue Reading →
“What’s wrong with him?” #specialneeds #mentalhealth
As a mom to my son, Erik. Down thru the years I have encountered some very nice people, but sadly I have also encountered some very nasty and ugly people. I have been asked by people of all ages from his peers to adults, "WHATS WRONG WITH HIM?" Mostly when he wasn't talking yet and... Continue Reading →
Me, mental illness, stigma and speaking out.
This is my experience as I know mental illness, stigma and speaking out. I have a very unique journey, from both sides of the world, one being the "special needs" community, and the other being the isolated world of "mental illness". Because for some reason God chose to let my children live with a variety... Continue Reading →
Church inclusion for special needs families.
This is my Facebook post on my personal account. I know most people who are similar to my own family and its dynamics probably find it difficult to do any outside activities, depending upon our loved ones challenges. But down through the years of raising my family and my youngest child, I have had both... Continue Reading →
Toy Story 4 & Another small victory!
My youngest son, Erik is 17 yrs old. He has developmental challenges and today we decided to take him to see Toy Story 4. Afterall, we have all had a long month with his knee injury and he is finally up and walking again. The last time he was in a movie theater to try... Continue Reading →
Inspiration & Hope that came from suffering & pain.
This will NEVER get old for me. It's just a small part of my son's journey. My son's news stories from 2014. My son 4months old, after ICD implant surgery in 2001. He is teaching me about living life to its fullest potential even when things are designed to get you down. He has taught... Continue Reading →
NEVER let anyone limit your child’s development. #Specialneeds #proudmama
My son, Erik is a senior this year. He will be graduating this Thursday and he is so full of emotions. He fractured his knee this past Wednesday at school during his bike club. So he is back in a wheelchair. He hasn't had to use one since he was a smaller child. Back then... Continue Reading →
Supporting National Alliance on Mental Illness. #NAMIwalks #MentalHealthMonth
My entire family is able to walk with NAMI walks next weekend! I know its last minute, 1 week left, but my youngest son has a page to help raise funds. Just click his name and give any amount. Sponsor Erik as he walks to honor his brother and so many others living with mental... Continue Reading →
1 year Anniversary of Not Forgotten Ministries. #SpecialNeeds #families #church
Today, marked the 1 year anniversary of the special needs church ministry that my husband began in May of 2018. I follow his lead as he is operating in his purpose. The name of the ministry is called Not Forgotten Ministries. Such a fitting name for the ministry, because we want other families who have... Continue Reading →
Here’s a wealth of information about ABLE accounts! #Disabilities #Money #Assets
Last night I attended "The Gathering" which is a open group meeting held by NAMI Pierce for the community. A local affiliate that I am a member of and involved with. NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness for those who may not have known. This would be my first time attending the gathering... Continue Reading →
